11-01-2023, 12:36 PM | #1 |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Bimmertech Remote Start? Is this new?
Is this fairly new to Bimmer-tech? I've been searching for a remote start that is known to work on the F15 for some time now and this has never popped up before.
Anyone using it? Does it work well? One of my local shops apparently has a remote start from a newer company that they say works with the F15, but it's close to $1600 installed. this Bimmer-tech one is far more intriguing at $600... Finding a remote start for the F15 from a reputable company has been challenging... https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...start-retrofit
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
11-01-2023, 08:31 PM | #2 |
Captain
2186
Rep 811
Posts
Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Chicago, IL
|
It’s been out for I want to say a year or so now. I don’t have first hand experience but it seems to do what it says from the reviews I’ve seen, although they have been mixed.
I do think the tech has caught up to enable this functionality for f15s, but I believe the good systems would require giving up a key to store in the dash somewhere.
__________________
2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line | Sophisto Grey | MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned | Mosselman Turbo| Sutphin Tuning TCU | Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP | ER Charge Pipe | BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet | ApexBuilt Catted DP | VRSF FMIC | Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit | KateCool Oil Cooler | Variant Wheels | Conti DWS06+ |
|
Appreciate
1
///d1822.00 |
11-02-2023, 02:48 PM | #5 | |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Quote:
My only real gripe is the remote distance. Mine isn't too bad and the chin method gives a little bump, but the fiancés F30 has horrible distance. But if this works well enough I don't feel like the extra distance of other kits with a dedicated remote is worth the extra money. Plus then I have to carry another remote.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-03-2023, 11:51 AM | #6 | |
Captain
400
Rep 650
Posts |
Quote:
Just outside house, or a bit better? Thnx, |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-05-2023, 11:03 PM | #8 |
Private First Class
79
Rep 187
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-06-2023, 06:36 AM | #9 |
Private First Class
34
Rep 106
Posts |
This looks intriguing.
CarPlay MMI PRO Retrofit for BMWs and MINIs from: $799.00 anyone use? Last edited by 50iXman; 11-06-2023 at 06:37 AM.. Reason: forgotten info |
Appreciate
0
|
11-06-2023, 07:11 AM | #10 |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
I have the android auto one. It's alright, but has bugs and quirks that irritate me but I'm starting to think those are android auto and not the MMI itself. BUT, I did buy it used from someone who totaled their X5 so maybe it's because of that... But support from Bimmer-tech is top notch.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
Appreciate
0
|
11-06-2023, 07:21 AM | #11 |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
I'd rather have a little more wear and tear on the starter with a warm cabin and engine ready to go vs having to run outside to start it in sub zero temps. Especially on those days where I need to start it multiple times a day while at work to ensure it will start when its time to go home because for some stupid reason I still live in this frozen tundra state we call Minnesota.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
Appreciate
0
|
11-10-2023, 11:05 PM | #12 |
New Member
3
Rep 22
Posts |
App integration
I’m not sure if it’s possible. I added remote start onto my GLE 300d (which also required dedicating a key) and at the same time added a cellular option from Drone Mobile. Not sure if it would work on the F15 but it added the ability to not only use my key but my phone/Apple Watch to start the car. With that system it also does the handoff without shutting the car off which is why I liked it more than the Mercedes app. The cost is also much less vs paying the yearly fee for the app vs the Drone Mobile offers during discount times. Might be worth checking with Bimmertech if drone mobile can be added to their system. Even without that I’ve found decent range, as long as the key fob can reach it, it works. That’s not like some of the 1 mile advertised ones but this is very clean and tucked away, can’t tell it’s been added to the car by looking at my keys. The whole having to get another key did turn me away from doing it on the X5 (that and it’s mostly the car my girlfriend drives) because even though I have both original FOB’s I don’t want to sacrifice one for remote start and would purchase a third.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2023, 12:04 AM | #13 | |
Major General
4145
Rep 7,160
Posts
Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia
|
Quote:
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2023, 12:05 AM | #14 |
Major General
4145
Rep 7,160
Posts
Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia
|
Not nearly as much as auto start stop. So I wouldn’t worry about that. But you can thank EU laws for that “safety” feature.
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now) |
Appreciate
0
|
12-12-2023, 06:02 PM | #15 |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Well, after being back ordered I finally received two units, one for the F15 and one for the F30.
F15 installed fine and fired right up, but the engine does not stop when I unlock or open the door, and the trunk button does not shut off the engine either. It also locks the doors three times after you get in and shut the door. F30 is being a pain. If I tuck the key box away it will try to start but tell me it can not start without a key. If I leave the key box on the floor it starts fine. Same as the F15 though, doors and trunk button does not shut the engine off. Email sent to tech support. Hopefully an easy solution.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
Appreciate
1
sukhk5272186.00 |
12-12-2023, 06:54 PM | #16 |
Captain
2186
Rep 811
Posts
Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Chicago, IL
|
Good to hear, I hear their support is good so looking forward to the results. It’s friggin cold in Chicago lol.
__________________
2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line | Sophisto Grey | MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned | Mosselman Turbo| Sutphin Tuning TCU | Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP | ER Charge Pipe | BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet | ApexBuilt Catted DP | VRSF FMIC | Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit | KateCool Oil Cooler | Variant Wheels | Conti DWS06+ |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-13-2023, 08:10 AM | #17 | |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Quote:
I first watched the videos for both the F15 and F30 installation, and then cross-referenced with the PDF instructions they sent and they are different. Wire colors don't match, but thats common as colors can vary depending on manufactured month, assembly plant, etc., but there are also issues like the sequence of steps not being the same, important details missed, etc. Most of it is stuff that the customer should have enough common sense to figure out, but as a business if you're providing instructions they should be thorough, checked and verified accurate before giving them to a customer. Always give instruction as if the end user has zero knowledge and has never seen anything like this, never assume someone will "just know".
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-13-2023, 11:29 AM | #18 |
Captain
2186
Rep 811
Posts
Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Chicago, IL
|
I agree , I’m a small business owner myself and you have to account for the lowest common denominator. Looking forward to the feedback.
__________________
2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line | Sophisto Grey | MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned | Mosselman Turbo| Sutphin Tuning TCU | Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP | ER Charge Pipe | BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet | ApexBuilt Catted DP | VRSF FMIC | Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit | KateCool Oil Cooler | Variant Wheels | Conti DWS06+ |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-14-2023, 07:46 AM | #19 |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Support stated the issue with the F30 is likely the key box is too far away from the receiver, which I kind of suspected but it's literally in the vehicle so it leads me to believe that the module is not supplying enough power to the key.
He did not have an answer for the issue with doors and trunk buttons not stopping the engine and stated he would research and get back to me. I've also noticed some funny things; In both vehicles the seat positions are all jacked up. At first I thought maybe it was caused by my spare key being in the remote start and the vehicle is setting things to that keys last positions, but this morning in the F15 I did not use the remote start and the seat still moved to some strange position, and my stored positions don't seem correct either. I always fold my mirrors in when parking in the garage, and usually just let the vehicle move them back out as I'm going down the driveway, but now regardless the key I use they immediately fold out when I start the vehicle, and yesterday they folded back out after I shut the vehicle off and opened the rear door to grab my bag. Not big issues but strange none-the-less. I have to wonder if these are because the remote start has some optional features you can set like mirrors folding, window controls, etc, and those features are conflicting with coding I've already done. I'm going to pull the remote start key and set all of my seat settings as I want them for that key before reinstalling and see if that stops my seat from moving on me.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
Appreciate
1
sukhk5272186.00 |
12-14-2023, 07:58 AM | #20 |
Captain
2186
Rep 811
Posts
Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Chicago, IL
|
I’d follow the same process of troubleshooting and thought. My guess is they didn’t test the module with cars that had coding done and so on, which is weird given who they are.
But definitely interested in your troubleshooting process and findings. Thanks for the detail and good luck!
__________________
2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line | Sophisto Grey | MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned | Mosselman Turbo| Sutphin Tuning TCU | Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP | ER Charge Pipe | BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet | ApexBuilt Catted DP | VRSF FMIC | Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit | KateCool Oil Cooler | Variant Wheels | Conti DWS06+ |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-15-2023, 01:32 AM | #21 |
Major General
4145
Rep 7,160
Posts
Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia
|
Very odd. And lucky. I wish mine glitched and wouldn’t turn off when I opened the doors. Lol
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now) |
Appreciate
0
|
12-15-2023, 07:16 AM | #22 | |
Captain
1822
Rep 612
Posts |
Quote:
I did get a response back from tech support, they want me to send photos of all my wiring and open the control module and take photos, which is fine but also annoying because it's all neatly tucked away and now I need to make a mess of it all again to get the photos.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro
My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread |
|
Appreciate
1
sukhk5272186.00 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|